Job description

Job Title: Team Assistant

Location: Remote

Salary: £25,104 (pro rata)

Hours: 21 hours per week (flexible working patterns considered)

Contract: Part Time, Permanant

Are you highly organised and passionate about creating supportive, inclusive workplaces? We're looking for a proactive Team Assistant to keep our operations running smoothly at GFS. You'll provide vital administrative support to our CEO and Leadership Team, coordinate board meetings, nurture our team culture, and ensure everyone is connected and supported to deliver impactful work.

About Girls Friendly Society

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.

Why Join Us?

At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:

Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues
25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
Long service leave after two years
GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.
24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
Season ticket loan
Annual EDI Learning Days
Study time and personal training budget to support your professional development

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.

As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.

Key Dates

Closing date: Noon, 11th November 2025

Informal Q&A (optional): 1pm, Wednesday 5th November 2025

Interviews: Monday 24th and Wednesday 26th November 2025

GFS (Girls Friendly Society)

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